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Rip Michael Kirby
On February 13, 2023, Rip Michael Kirby went to be with his Lord and Savior. Rip loved Currituck, he always called it Gods country. Rip was born August 16, 1958 in Atlantic City, NJ.
He was preceded by his mother, June Riggs Kirby; father, John Joseph Kirby; stepfather, Doug; along with aunts, uncles and a cousin.
Rip is survived by his son, John Kirby with his wife Lauren and their four children and his grandchildren Tyler, Braelyn, Quinn, Caden; his longtime girlfriend and best friend of 25 years, Kimberley Ann Hayes; his three brothers, Steve Kirby, David Kirby and Michael Kirby; and David’s children, Rip’s niece and nephew, Heather and Tyler.
Rip was an outdoors man, he lived to fish, hike, grow vegetables and be around animals and nature.
Rip served our country in the Navy from 1976-1980 as a jet pilot mechanic. He also owned his own business Rips HVAC, exceeding in the field to be one of best in the trade. He retired in recent years due to work related injuries and surgeries and devolved diabetes and slow health decline resulting in his passing. Rip was a good, respectful, caring individual who would give his time and talents for others. He will be missed and thought of by many.
A celebration of life will be held at BJ’s in Jarvisburg, NC on March 24th, from 2-5pm all are welcome. Please share condolences with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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So sorry Johnny, your Dad was a great guy and truly loved you. Kim know that Rip loved you dearly also! Rip was dedicated to you both and is now with his maker. Rip will be watching over you and your family Johnny, and also you Kim - know he is always with you. Always, Julie Anderson and family
Rip will be missed. He was a good man, with a kind heart! God bless!!!!
Rip, my dear friend, you have been there for me through thick and thin. I could always count on you. I feel lost without you. I love you forever, one day we will be together again. Bugsy & the 5 kitties are doing well. I know they miss you terribly. We will see each other again. God bless you, i love you & we will be together again someday.
Rip, i cry every day. I say "Why did you leave me". We will be together again some day. Bugsy is doing very well, as a matter of fact he's on my lap on the couch at this moment. I love & miss you like crazy.
My dearest friend... Words can't express how much I miss you.Friday night reminders to tell me our show is coming on and not to miss it... Flowers blooming and you always making me bouquets out of your beautiful flower gardens... telling me what seeds you ordered for your vegetable garden every spring... so many talks we had and the true friendship we shared with each other... You my friend will always be in my ❤️ every day for the rest of my life... I miss you💞 may you rest in peace🙏
I was so shocked to hear of Rips passing.He was such a sweet and kind person. My love and condolences to his family.
Just a couple of weeks ago we spoke on the phone. You were going to build a log cabin soon. You deserve your dream to come true. You’re with the Lord now I believe you’re in your home. Debbie and I love you so much!
So sorry Johnny, your Dad was a great guy and truly loved you. Kim know that Rip loved you dearly also! Rip was dedicated to you both and is now with his maker. Rip will be watching over you and your family Johnny, and also you Kim – know he is always with you.
Always,
Julie Anderson and family
Rip will be missed. He was a good man, with a kind heart! God bless!!!!
Rip, my dear friend, you have been there for me through thick and thin. I could always count on you. I feel lost without you. I love you forever, one day we will be together again. Bugsy & the 5 kitties are doing well. I know they miss you terribly. We will see each other again. God bless you, i love you & we will be together again someday.
Rip, i cry every day. I say “Why did you leave me”. We will be together again some day. Bugsy is doing very well, as a matter of fact he’s on my lap on the couch at this moment. I love & miss you like crazy.
My dearest friend…
Words can’t express how much I miss you.Friday night reminders to tell me our show is coming on and not to miss it…
Flowers blooming and you always making me bouquets out of your beautiful flower gardens… telling me what seeds you ordered for your vegetable garden every spring… so many talks we had and the true friendship we shared with each other… You my friend will always be in my ❤️ every day for the rest of my life… I miss you💞 may you rest in peace🙏
I was so shocked to hear of Rips passing.He was such a sweet and kind person. My love and condolences to his family.
Just a couple of weeks ago we spoke on the phone. You were going to build a log cabin soon. You deserve your dream to come true. You’re with the Lord now I believe you’re in your home. Debbie and I love you so much!